Legislative & Regulatory Counsel

State Farm•Sacramento, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Counsel to help lead government relations efforts across multiple states. The position is based in the Legislative & Regulatory office in Sacramento, California, and is part of the Corporate Law Division of State Farm’s Law Department. The selected candidate will monitor and influence legislative and regulatory activity, build relationships with lobbyists, trade associations, and external partners, and work with Public Policy and grassroots teams to develop policy solutions and engage employees and agents. The Counsel will represent State Farm before regulators, guide responses to examinations, and support business units with rate filings and complaints. The role follows a hybrid work model, with the majority of time required in the office. Relocation to Sacramento is required, and relocation benefits may be available for the right candidate. The role includes periodic travel to assigned states and occasional travel to Bloomington, Illinois. Irregular hours may be necessary depending on workload and responsibilities. Outside legal practice is not permitted except for authorized pro bono work, and new hires must stop all outside legal work before joining.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with outstanding academic credentials.
Active law license in at least one state and in good standing with the bar.
Ability to obtain permission to practice law in California as a Registered In-House Counsel (RIHC) if not already licensed in California.
Eligible to lawfully work in the United States immediately; the employer will not sponsor U.S. work authorization.
Relocation to Sacramento, California, is required.
Ability to travel periodically to assigned states and occasionally to Bloomington, Illinois.
Flexibility to work irregular hours as needed.
Must cease all outside legal work before joining, except authorized pro bono work.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 5–10 years of relevant legal experience in government relations, legislative drafting, analysis and advocacy, or regulatory law.
A proactive, preventative approach to lawyering and a strong commitment to high-quality legal advice.
Ability to quickly learn and navigate new legal and regulatory issues, with a commitment to continuous professional development.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders in complex, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Lead State Farm’s government relations efforts across multiple states.
Monitor and influence legislative and regulatory activities across assigned states.
Build relationships with and utilize lobbyists, trade associations, and external partners to advance State Farm’s interests.
Collaborate with the Public Policy team and grassroots functions to develop policy solutions and engage employees and agents on business issues.
Represent State Farm before regulators.
Guide responses to regulatory examinations.
Support business units with rate filings and complaints.

Benefits

Potential starting salary range of $151,000–$260,000, based on skills, background, and experience.
Potential yearly incentive pay with a 20% target and 30% maximum potential.
Annual raises and bonuses.
Health and wellbeing programs, with State Farm paying most healthcare premiums and multiple healthcare plan options.
Medical plans with 100% coverage for in-network preventative care.
Vision, dental, telemedicine, and access to 24/7 mental health professionals.
Educational benefits, including training programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
Fertility, IVF, and adoption assistance.
College coaching, national discount programs, financial workshops, and free financial coaching.
Generous time-off policies, with the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually.
Parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave, bereavement leave, and community service and education support days.
Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund.
401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of salary.
Relocation benefits may be available for the right candidate.